Prelims - the dawn of success
It was a pleasant spring evening of March 2019 when I latched on to the metallic rod inside the woman's compartment of the Blue Line Delhi Metro. I was returning from the New Delhi Station after waving goodbye to my mother on her short trip to our hometown Kolkata. Suddenly my gaze fell on a girl ( seated inside the metro) who kept revising her notes from an IAS Prelims test series. She was unpertubed by the hussle and bustle inside the train and got down at Mandi House station , with the booklet still in hand.
Yes , you guessed it right ...the season of prelims 2019 had approached. If the long and ardous journey of over an year ( before the very first attempt) is like a tunnel, then the commencement of the prelims exam is like the first ray of hope at the end of the tunnel. Yes , I have not finished the optional syllabus, yes I have not done enough answer writing , yes I have not written a single essay in this time. Yet , the alarm bells of the opportunity to sit in the exam and make the first move towards my goal filled me with positivity.
I knew there were lakhs of motivated minds having the same feelings as me and destiny would choose only some random 12000s of them. But, who cares about the numbers ? I had to only answer to the call of my conscience ..I had to give justice to the positive urge inside me and for that my playing field was limited to myself, my pen and the question paper and OMR sheet to be given to me on the auspicious day of 2nd June 2019.
The word "competition" always appeared very confusing to me in the context of UPSC. Each one of us have different stories to tell. Each one of us face unique difficulties as we navigate through the tunnel. Yet , somewhere down the line our " aspirations" converge. But , we often forget that if there are lakhs of competitors who are ready to give us a stiff competition, then I am also one among them. So , ultimately it is a zero sum game! It is like those numerous polarized dipoles inside a diamagnetic material, who has individual non zero dipole moments , but ultimately the net moment is zero ! Hence , think beyond the race. The more you think of the numbers , the more the amount of cortisol ( stress hormone) generation and hence the less optimal your performance. Lets focus on ourselves as an individual and adjust all that we can do within our impenetrable boundaries. Clearly, we are not just an aspirant !
Congratulations neha mam
ReplyDeleteYou are my motivation.
Brilliantly written ,It's like seeing the experience in words... Thanks for the motivation...
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteRespected ma'am, i also works at Adobe system, Noida 132.
ReplyDeleteI am also preparing for the exam this year but stuck between the studies and job.
Thinking about taking leaves form job and then preparing but confused how to take so many leaves OR adjust but.
I would be grateful to you if you can please just give me advice how to balance both job/studies OR what to do in this situaton where my aim is to IAS but also want to keep a backup as job.
Please help me to: how i can do studies and also keep job in my hands even without pay..
Sir watch vision ias toppers talk of Neha banerjee madam. She explained there.
DeletePrelims 2020 is next week...Keeping in mind to attempt more questions ..Thankyou
ReplyDeleteThankyou mam
ReplyDeleteYour english writing and vocabulary knowledge is so so beautiful!
Loved reading all your blogs.
Learn the new ways to automatize the online rent payment
ReplyDeleteDenver Property Management
Company takes you through the best ways with latest trends and tools to digitize the online rent payment post pandemic.
to get more - https://www.integrityrm.net/denver-property-management/
CA Intermediate Costing Pendrive Classes
ReplyDeleteAre you looking for Ca Intermediate Costing Pendrive Classes Learn From CA Experts, Get Ca Inter Costing Classes at affordable Price
to get more - https://chetanmalikclasses.com/new/product/ca-intermediate-costing/
IAS is considered to be one of the most difficult competitions among all other exams. Top IAS Coaching In Bangalore.Thus requires proper guidance and direction to get aware of the strategies regarding the exams besides hard work. So a good coaching with every facility required is very much recommended with a location having good transportation, cheap accommodation, Top IAS Coaching In Bangalore. cheap food availability and many more. Keeping in mind the criterions of choosing the location of the preferred coaching Bangalore would be one of the best options for studying IAS.
ReplyDeleteINDIA – RUSSIA RELATIONS | Ensure IAS
ReplyDeleteIndia and Russia's enduring relationship, initially rooted in the Cold War, has grown into a resilient partnership. Focused on robust defense collaboration seen through joint exercises, the bond extends to exploring economic diversification and joint energy projects. Actively engaged globally in forums like the UN and BRICS, the partnership faces challenges from geopolitical shifts, prompting adaptability. In summary, India and Russia maintain a time-tested bond, navigating contemporary challenges with a foundation built on mutual respect and cooperation.
INDIA – RUSSIA RELATIONS | Ensure IAS
INDIA-BANGLADESH RELATIONS
ReplyDeleteIndia and Bangladesh, neighbors for 4,000 kilometers, share a strong bond from their joint fight for independence, especially during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. This history turned into a solid partnership involving culture, economy, and diplomacy. Recent efforts like the Maitree Express and Integrated Check Post show growing economic teamwork. Agreements like the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty highlight joint commitment to resource sustainability. Despite challenges, the India-Bangladesh relationship remains strong, supporting stability and progress in South Asia.
INDIA-BANGLADESH RELATIONS